The Vice President, Global Sourcing & Procurement reports directly to the SVP, Supply Chain & Global Procurement and will lead the global sourcing and procurement function for Peak Products, driving the strategic sourcing roadmap across finished goods, raw materials, components, and packaging. This senior-level role is responsible for identifying and developing global supply sources, negotiating cost-out initiatives, managing sourcing transitions and factory onboarding, and building robust supplier partnerships. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Product Development, Peak's China office, and key operational stakeholders to support Peak's accelerated growth trajectory.

As a senior leader, the VP, Global Sourcing & Procurement will also be responsible for building and mentoring a high-performing team and driving a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability across the procurement function.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing & Supply Roadmaps

• Design and execute a long-term global sourcing strategy aligned with Peak's growth objectives.
• Proactively identify and qualify new factories and sources of supply in current and emerging regions.
• Develop and implement sourcing roadmaps for each major product category.

Cost Optimization & Value Engineering

• Lead cost reduction initiatives through competitive sourcing, vendor negotiations, and alternative materials or packaging.
• Manage RFQs, analyze cost breakdowns, and identify value-engineering opportunities across product lines.
• Monitor global commodity trends and proactively adjust sourcing strategies.

Supplier Management & Development

• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships with an emphasis on performance, innovation, and agility.
• Oversee supplier scorecarding, audits, and compliance processes to ensure quality and consistency.
• Develop new suppliers to support future product launches and mitigate supply risk.

Factory Onboarding & Sourcing Transitions

• Own the end-to-end onboarding process for new manufacturing partners, ensuring seamless integration.
• Manage sourcing transitions across geographies to maintain continuity and reduce operational risk.
• Ensure new factories meet Peak's standards for quality, cost, delivery, and compliance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Product Development, Engineering, and Quality to support new product development and commercial launches.
• Act as the primary liaison with Peak's China office to ensure operational execution.
• Work cross-functionally to develop and implement contingency plans for supply disruptions.

Leadership & Team Development

• Develop the procurement function, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture working along side our product development team and sourcing office
• Champion best practices in global sourcing, negotiations, and supplier relationship management.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive global sourcing and procurement leadership experience, ideally in building materials, hardgoods, or retail-focused consumer products.
• Proven success developing global sourcing strategies and delivering cost-out results.
• Deep understanding of global supply markets, including Asia, North America, Latin America and emerging regions.
• Experience with sourcing finished goods, raw materials (steel, aluminum), components, and packaging.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing multi-million dollar vendor relationships.
• Familiarity with key manufacturing processes (e.g., metal forming, die casting).
• This role requires occasional international travel (approx. 10-20%), primarily to supplier locations and Peak's China sourcing office.
• A business degree is required; SCMP or equivalent designation is a strong asset.
• Mandarin or Spanish language skills are a plus.

We offer a competitive executive compensation package, performance-based incentives, and opportunities for continued leadership growth within the organization.

The Peak Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We respect the dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace and value the importance of diversity, fairness, and trust. We offer a dynamic work environment and a competitive compensation package. Our goal is to attract, develop, and engage employees with exceptional ability and diverse backgrounds.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, at this time, we will only be considering applicants who are currently eligible to work in Canada.

Company Overview:

The Peak Group of Companies is a leader in home improvement, supplying a vast array of innovative products throughout Canada, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. Peak is a highly valued, strategic partner of Home Depot and Bunnings. Our unique business platform perfectly aligns with Home Depot and Bunning's do-it-yourself and professional customer, and our best-in-class products are offered throughout Home Depot and Bunning's massive retail network.

The Peak Group of Companies - proud recipient of the HRD Best Place to Work Award in 2023 and 2024. Our greatest strength is our people, a team of remarkably talented, supportive and passionate people. We are a place where innovation is encouraged, talent and teamwork are celebrated and results and success are rewarded.